This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Millions more people could be pushed into extreme poverty by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new United Nations study says.A sluggish economic recovery will add 200 million to the number of the world’s […]This is how we can save millions of people from extreme poverty after COVID-19
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Millions more people could be pushed into extreme poverty by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new United Nations study says.A sluggish economic recovery will add 200 million to the number of the world’s […]Closing the gaps in accelerating women’s right: the role of medical students
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Meeshan Singhal, a 23 year-old 3rd year medical student at Rural medical college from Maharashtra, India. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Security Union: Commission welcomes political agreement on removing terrorist content online
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes today’s political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for a Regulation on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online. Once adopted, the Regulation will ensure that online platforms play a more active role in detecting terrorist […]Relations with the UK: Commission proposes targeted contingency measures to prepare for possible “no-deal” scenario
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. While the Commission will continue to do its utmost to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with the UK, there is now significant uncertainty whether a deal will be in place on 1 January 2021. The European Commission has today put forward a set of […]Deal on EU funds for common asylum, migration and integration policies up to 2027
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, EP and Council reached a political agreement over the budgetary priorities of EU asylum, migration and integration policies over the next seven years. The renewed Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), part of the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021-2027, will amount to […]Deal on financing a just energy transition in EU regions
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, EP and Council reached a provisional agreement on setting up the Just Transition Fund to mitigate the social impact of greening the economy. The Just Transition Fund (JTF), worth 17.5 billion EUR, is one of the EU’s key tools to support regions […]4 myths about corruption
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content 9 December is International Anti-Corruption Day.During COVID-19, corruption has seen funds diverted away from those in need, says the United Nations Secretary-General.From the prevalence of corruption in rich countries to its connection […]Medical education and violence against women: a gap in women’s rights
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Carolina Sawadi Guizilini and Ms. Maria Victória Lima Waquim, two medical students at Unicesumar, Brazil . They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and […]The European Climate Pact: empowering citizens to shape a greener Europe
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today launched the European Climate Pact, an EU-wide initiative inviting people, communities and organisations to participate in climate action and build a greener Europe. As part of the European Green Deal, the Climate Pact offers a space for everyone to share information, […]Security Union: A Counter-Terrorism Agenda and stronger Europol to boost the EU’s resilience
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is presenting a new Counter-Terrorism Agenda for the EU to step up the fight against terrorism and violent extremism and boost the EU’s resilience to terrorist threats. Building on the work done in recent years, the Agenda seeks to support Member […]5 steps to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine distribution
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Carlos Grau Tanner, Director-General, Global Express Association & Sean Doherty, Head, International Trade and Investment, World Economic Forum As COVID-19 vaccines become available, the question becomes how to distribute them around the world.The Global Express Association proposes key […]Should trade continue to be global after the pandemic?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Cooper, Chief Executive, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking, Standard Chartered Bank The advantages China offers will not become available closer to home and the costs of reshoring are high and often prohibitive.Opportunities for global trade will be […]Home working has exposed us all to more cybercrime. Here’s how to close the breach
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ruth Shoham, Chief Executive for Strategy and Partnerships, Israeli National Cyber Directorate & Yosi Aviram, Director, Cyber Cooperation, Israeli National Cyber Directorate Cybercrime’s attack surface has increased because of the switch to home working. • There is a […]Detecting online child sexual abuse requires strong safeguards
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Civil Liberties Committee wants safeguards to ensure that tools used to detect and remove online child sexual abuse respect people’s fundamental rights. The proposed regulation will provide for limited and temporary changes to the rules governing the privacy of electronic communications so that […]Team Europe: Digital4Development Hub launched to help shape a fair digital future across the globe
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will officially launch the Digital4Development (D4D) Hub in the presence of representatives from the five Hub-founding EU Member States, under the German EU Council Presidency. The platform gathers key stakeholders from EU Member States, private sector, […]We can’t wait to act on emissions. Here’s how to get to net zero
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anthony Robert Hobley, Execituve Director, Mission Possible, World Economic Forum COVID-19 has caused the largest emissions drop since World War II, giving us a head start on limiting global temperature rise by 2030. Companies have a major responsibility […]Why collaboration will be key to creating the workforce of the future
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nicky Black, Director, Social and Economic Development, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) The COVID-19 pandemic has expedited the technological changes already disrupting the workforce and the mining and metals sector;The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs […]State aid: Commission requires Italy to put an end to tax exemptions for ports
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has required Italy to abolish the corporate tax exemptions granted to its ports, in order to align its tax regime with EU State aid rules. Profits earned by port authorities from economic activities must be taxed under normal national corporate tax […]The Fight for Women’s Rights
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Jainil Devani, a First Year Medical Student at GMERS Gotri Medical College, Vadodara, India. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]6.1 billion EUR for sustainable fisheries and safeguarding fishing communities
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On Friday, EU legislators reached a provisional agreement on how EU countries will be able to spend funds allocated to fisheries and aquaculture for 2021-2027. The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) for the period 2021-2027 amounts to 6.1 billion EUR (6.108 billion […]COVID-19 put 1.6 billion children out of school. Here’s how to upgrade education post-pandemic
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Amel Karboul, CEO, Education Outcomes Fund • Many of the 1.6 billion children out of school during the pandemic may never return. • Of those who do, more than half will not receive the education required for basic […]Web Summit: EIB finances Worldsensing with €10 million to develop next-generation industrial monitoring solution
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU bank supports the start-up’s R&D strategy, focused on innovative growth and market expansion.The company’s product Loadsensing increases reliability, efficiency and safety of critical infrastructures through monitoring within mining, construction andThe project is supported by the Investment Plan for Europe and is expected […]How the US election result could light the touch paper of hope for disability justice
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Austin, CEO, Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub Expansive notions of power help to drive social progress.The incoming US administration represents a stride forwards for inclusion.Some 900m disabled people around the world lack basic aids like wheelchairs or […]Medical students: catalysts to close the gender gap
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Elissa A. ABI FADEL, a 6th year medical school at the Lebanese University, and practicing her internship in Lebanese hospital Geitaoui. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]European Democracy Action Plan: making EU democracies stronger
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is presenting today its European Democracy Action Plan to empower citizens and build more resilient democracies across the EU. Standing up to challenges to our democratic systems from rising extremism and perceived distance between people and politicians, the Action Plan sets […]State aid: Commission approves €20 million voucher scheme to support access to broadband services by students in Greece
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a €20 million voucher scheme to help students in Greece access broadband services and benefit from remote online learning. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said:” This €20 million Greek voucher […]Agreement on EU funding for cross-border projects
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, EU institutions reached a provisional agreement on European territorial cooperation and the financing of cross-border projects for 2021-2027. The total resources available for cross-border cooperation for the period 2021-2027, through the EU Interreg instrument, are set at 8 billion EUR (8 050 […]This is how good governance can make sure technology works for everyone
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Harry Kretchmer, Senior Writer, Formative Content Emerging technologies will have a vital role in the recovery from the pandemic and avoiding future crises.But regulation is not keeping pace with innovation in fast-moving areas such as fintech and facial […]EU-US: A new transatlantic agenda for global change
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative are today putting forward a proposal for a new, forward-looking transatlantic agenda. While the past years have been tested by geopolitical power shifts, bilateral tensions and unilateral tendencies, the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala […]MEPs call for an EU-wide “right to disconnect”
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Outside working hours, workers must be allowed to switch off digital devices without facing consequences, the Employment Committee agreed. In a resolution adopted on Tuesday with 31 votes in favour, 6 votes against and 18 abstentions, Employment Committee MEPs say that EU countries must […]Coronavirus: Commission presents “Staying safe from COVID-19 during winter” strategy
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted a strategy for sustainably managing the pandemic over the coming winter months, a period that can bring a risk of increased transmission of the virus owing to specific circumstances such as indoor gatherings. The strategy recommends continued vigilance and caution […]Commission renews its commitment to strengthen fundamental rights in the EU
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission presents a new Strategy to strengthen the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the EU. Fundamental rights cannot be taken for granted. The new Strategy confirms a renewed commitment to ensure that the Charter is applied to its […]Commission welcomes the political agreement on the Common Provisions Regulation for shared management funds
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and EU Member States in the Council on the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) for shared management funds, including for the EU cohesion policy funds. This is the second file related to […]
